Grove City Nazarene is making good on their pledge to adopt the small country of Belize! While it is still early, already 3 teams from the church went to Belize during February - March. A medical team led the way, led by Dr. Don Furci. They served people at the Center built by GCCN in the southern part of the country and visited a number of villages as well. Many people came to receive the free medical care. It was so encouraging to see the great attention given to the patients, who often come as an entire family. Most encouraging to me was seeing the times that the medical staff would treat their patients with prayer in addition to the meds being offered. I know that this makes a big impression on the people, seeing that their doctors and nurses trust God for their patients ultimate care.
The next team was a group of teachers, led by Homer McKnight. He and my wife, Becki brought a group which consisted of some returning teachers from last year's inaugural trip, as well as some first timers. Once again, they did a fabulous job feeding people who were so hungry to learn. Training was given in Children's Ministry, piano and Bible storying. All aspects were readily received and many requests for 'more, more' were heard. Some of the people who came this year were students last year and reported that they had been using what they learned last year, which is why they wanted 'more!'
This seems to be the greatest felt need among so many people - they truly desire to be taught.
Plans are being made to send more teachers, more often, to meet this great need.
Pastor Rob Paugh then brought a rambunctious group of teens who worked to complete a makeover of the Roaring Creek Nazarene school yard. These young people were phenomenal in their patience, their hard work and their willingness to jump in and do whatever was needed! Prejudice was obliterated when other young people met our teens, fears were conquered (in the presence of MANY scorpions!), a new outreach area was given a huge boost as these adventurous young people went door - to - door inviting people to come to a rally. Then they shared their testimonies, sang and prayed as several people surrendered their lives to the Lord Jesus!
They saw "the church" in many different forms while in Belize and realized that 'church' is not about form or structure or place, or many of the things we think it is. They came away seeing that 'church' is about people worshipping God -plain and simple; any where with any thing at any time, the only thing needed is humble hearts and wilingness.
Belize is beginning to see some of the faces of the caring people at Grove City - and they like it!
We are beginning to see some of the challenges and opportunities that exist in Belize - and we like it!
God, lead us in doing what we can to make an impact!
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